Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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International Wound Journal, 2013 • July 1, 2013
This study aimed to assess the results of reconstructive flap surgeries for pressure ulcers (PrUs) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), utilizing classic and modified flaps with improvisations t...
KEY FINDING: The study achieved excellent results in 86.48% of patients, good results in 10.81%, and poor results in only 2.7%.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013 • April 1, 2013
This study evaluated the impact of different durations of wheelchair tilt-in-space and recline on skin perfusion over the ischial tuberosity in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings ...
KEY FINDING: A 3-minute duration of tilt-in-space and recline was more effective at enhancing skin perfusion during recovery compared to a 1-minute duration.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013 • October 1, 2013
The study investigated the effects of different wheelchair tilt-in-space and recline angles on muscle and skin perfusion over the ischial tuberosities in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The...
KEY FINDING: Muscle perfusion significantly increased at 25° and 35° tilt-in-space combined with 120° recline.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • May 1, 2013
This study investigated skin thickness over bony prominences in patients with SCI using ultrasonography, comparing them to healthy controls. The objective was to determine if ultrasound could detect d...
KEY FINDING: The skin was significantly thinner over the sacrum in SCI individuals compared with healthy volunteers.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE, 2013 • January 26, 2013
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel Chinese herbal formula, CRFSO, in treating stage IV pressure ulcers in paraplegic patients and the impact of simultaneous comprehensive rehabilitation...
KEY FINDING: CRFSO demonstrated a significantly higher healing rate (85%) compared to ARO (45.45%) after 28 days of treatment.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013 • July 1, 2013
This pilot study investigated the effects of home-based FES cycling on seat pressure in wheelchair-reliant individuals with SCI. Eight male veterans with C5-T6 SCI participated in FES cycling 3 times ...
KEY FINDING: The mean average seat pressure decreased by 3.69 ± 4.46 mm Hg after eight weeks of FES cycling.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2013 • November 1, 2013
Pressure ulcers are a significant challenge for SCI patients, leading to recurrent hospitalizations and high healthcare costs. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on p...
KEY FINDING: Pressure ulcers in SCI patients are often located on the ischium, sacrum, trochanter, and heel, occurring when external pressure exceeds capillary pressure. Tissue injury is linked to extrinsic factors like pressure and intrinsic factors like sepsis.
Clin Trials, 2014 • April 1, 2014
The University of Southern California (USC)–Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (RLANRC) Pressure Ulcer Prevention Study (PUPS) aims to assess the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention in ...
KEY FINDING: The study successfully recruited 170 participants and maintained a high treatment adherence rate of 90%.
BioMed Research International, 2014 • June 26, 2014
This study explores the effects of wheelchair tilt and recline on pressure distribution in people with SCI, focusing on the Peak Pressure Index (PPI) and center of pressure. The findings indicate that...
KEY FINDING: Peak pressure displacement occurs in response to wheelchair tilt and recline, indicating that the sensel window locations for PPI calculation should be adjusted.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 2021 • May 14, 2021
This study explored the therapeutic effects of hADSC and hADSC-Exo on wound healing and cutaneous regeneration in a mouse model. The findings demonstrate that combined treatment with hADSC and hADSC-E...
KEY FINDING: Combined application of local hADSC-Exo smearing and hADSC/hADSC-Exo intravenous administration promoted wound healing and accelerated re-epithelialization.